Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Columbus, GA from $300 (36 Rentals)

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2000 Wynnton
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2000 Wynnton

2000 Wynnton RdColumbus, GA 31906
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Cooper Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cooper Cove

4770 Milgen RdColumbus, GA 31907
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Fountain City
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain City

3909 Baker Plaza DrColumbus, GA 31903
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Marathon Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marathon Drive

3400 Marathon DrColumbus, GA 31903
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Fox Run
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Run

6419-6425 Bullet BlvdColumbus, GA 31907
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Pines at PeachTree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pines at PeachTree

1600 Buena Vista RdColumbus, GA 31906
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Eleventh Street Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eleventh Street Lofts

11 W 11th StColumbus, GA 31901
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Garrett Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garrett Woods

300 6th Pl SPhenix City, AL 36869
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Getting Around Columbus, GA

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbus Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbus?

The cheapest apartment in Columbus is Claflin School Apartments which is listed at $470, while the average apartment in Columbus costs $7,187.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbus?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 177 regular apartments in Columbus that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Columbus?

Cheap apartments in Columbus have an average cost of $293 which is $6,894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbus.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.